The ideal pump-and-plug scenario at a new oil well is a single-stage cementing job performed through the bottom of the casing, with the cement circulating to the top of the target area in the annular space. A uniform layer of cementing is created to support and provide a seal around the surface casing. As a result, drilling can resume.

AWWA's 133rd annual conference, ACE14, will offer the best solutions to meet the changing needs of the global water community with 18 professional tracks, 105 unique sessions, 8 Sunday workshops, and 450 leading-edge exhibitors with expanded networking opportunities on the show floor. Learn more and register online.